It is forbidden for fathers, mothers, guardians or employers, and generally for any person having authority over or custody of a child, to entrust their children, wards or apprentices under the age of sixteen, whether free of charge or in return for payment, to persons practising the professions mentioned in article L. 7124-16.
It is also forbidden for intermediaries or agents to entrust these children or have them entrusted to them.
It is forbidden for any person to encourage children under the age of sixteen to leave the home of their parents or guardians to follow persons in the activities and professions mentioned in article L. 7124-16.